Golf simulator screens and enclosures
The impact screen takes every shot and the enclosure catches the misses. What to look for, how big to go and what popular options cost.
Screen material
- Standard: loosely woven polyester. Very durable, but the weave shows most in the image.
- Preferred: tighter knit with silicone. Smoother image, though ball marks may show.
- Premium: several layers with the tightest weave. Sharpest image, quieter, less bounce-back.
- High-contrast grey: for rooms with lights on; absorbs room light for deeper contrast.
| Product | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Carl's Place DIY Enclosure Kit | $1,540+ | Frame kit with screen, you supply the pipes source |
| Carl's Place Pro Enclosure Kit | $2,885+ | Complete frame, netting and screen source |
| SIGPRO SIG8 / SIG10 / SIG12 | $1,599–1,999 | Enclosure with padded frame; SIG10 is 10′1″ × 7′7″ (about 4:3) source |
| Rain or Shine SwingBay | $3,499–6,099 | Package with enclosure, screen, mat and projector source |
| The Net Return Home Pro V2 | $1,399 | Net that returns the ball; no projection source |
| SimSpace walls + 4K Platinum screen | 18 999 kr | Sold by Golfshopen.no in Norway source |
| Trackman Flex Cage | $29,715–52,240 | Full Trackman studio incl. iO, PC, projector and turf source |
Size and clearance
Carl’s Place does not recommend enclosures smaller than 96 in (2.44 m) high and 100 in (2.54 m) wide. Leave 2–3 in (5–8 cm) above and on each side of the frame, 6–7 in (15–18 cm) above a curved kit, and keep the screen 12–16 in (30–40 cm) in front of the wall so it does not slam into it.
Safety
Hang safety baffles from the ceiling in front of the screen (about 12 in / 30 cm of drop for Pro enclosures, 6 in / 15 cm for DIY), pad the frame, and stand at least 10 ft (3 m) from the screen to limit bounce-back. A hard, cheap mat can also push the ball back towards you.
Sources
- https://www.carlofet.com/compare-golf-screens
- https://www.carlofet.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-golf-impact-screen-material
- https://www.carlofet.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-golf-simulator-enclosure-size
- https://www.carlofet.com/blog/impact-screen-bounce-back-troubleshooting-tips
- https://golfbays.no/pages/golf-simulator-veiledning
- https://www.nordicagolf.no/golf-impact-screen
- https://playbetter.com/blogs/golf-simulator-space/whats-the-difference-between-carls-place-diy-pro-curved-enclosures
- https://playbetter.com/blogs/golf-simulator-space/whats-the-difference-between-carls-place-diy-pro-curved-enclosures
- https://www.shopindoorgolf.com/collections/golf-simulator-enclosures
- https://flightscope.com/products/swingbay-enclosure
- https://playbetter.com/products/net-return-home-pro-series-v2-golf-hitting-net
- https://www.golfshopen.no/golftrening/hjemmesimulator
- https://www.trackman.com/golf/products/flex-cage-small
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